[Humanized prenatal care in Latin America: a stat of the art]

To identify contributions of the scientific literature produced in the 2009-2019 period in Latin America on humanized prenatal care. Data sources:

Articles produced in Latin America that addressed humanized prenatal care, published between 2009 and 2019 in indexed journals (reported in MIAR) and located in recognized databases, were selected. Study selection: A selection based on the source, quality and relevance of the studies was taken into account, excluding gray literature. After applying filters, 26 articles were obtained. Data extraction: The data was recorded, subsequently using an analytical matrix for its coding. Data: the studies, especially from Colombia and Brazil, were largely qualitative. It is established that the quality of care is reflected in the accessibility and satisfaction of the users with the services. Humanized prenatal care affects maternal-perinatal health. The recognition of the particular needs of pregnant women is relevant. The studies recommend qualifying health personnel to strengthen humanized prenatal care, assuming pregnant women as protagonists of the process, dispelling their doubts and concerns, and providing evidence on the relationship humanized prenatal care / reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality.

The studies carried out recognize the pregnant woman as the protagonist and her needs as the starting point for humanized prenatal care, conceived as an essential reference for the quality of services with a positive impact on the satisfaction of pregnant women and maternal outcomes. Training of health personnel is required.